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Posting Number CS02164 Job Title PRINCIPAL JANITOR Position Number 10315 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $47,350 - $51,514 Pay Grade Level Grade 315 Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation Department Information

Department Custodial Services Contact(s) Karen G. Healey, MS
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881 Contact Phone/Extension 401-874-5267 Contact Email karen_healey@uri.edu Physical Demands At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate. Campus Location Kingston Building(s) Engineering Complex (Bliss Hall, Fascitelli Center For Advanced Engineering, Kirk Center Applied Engineering Laboratory, Kirk Center for Advanced Technology) and 95 Upper College Road. May be required to work in any Kingston Campus administrative, academic, or athletic building. Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise the work of a group of subordinates engaged in the cleaning, custody, and routine maintenance of a large public building such as the Rhode Island State House or one group of buildings at the University of Rhode Island; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General assignments of duties are made by a superior; specific assignments are made occasionally; work is occasionally reviewed while in process and upon completion.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Makes specific assignments to subordinates; closely reviews the work of subordinates while in process and upon completion.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

When assigned to a large public building such as the Rhode Island State House or to one group of buildings at the University of Rhode Island:

To plan, supervise, and review the work of a group of subordinates engaged in performing such duties as sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, washing windows, distributing soap and towels, cleaning lavatories and plumbing fixtures, and doing similar janitorial and domestic work.
To discuss space allocation matters with building occupants and to report same with recommendations to a superior for final action.
To submit requisitions for repairs and supplies.
To personally engage tradesmen for small emergency jobs.
To inspect the work of all subordinates.
To inspect small maintenance jobs performed by private contractors or tradesmen.
To do related work as required. Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, cleaning materials, and equipment used in public buildings; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of the more common building trades; the ability to plan and direct the work of others; the ability to meet and deal with tenants tactfully; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through completion of ten school grades; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment in a supervisory capacity in janitorial or building maintenance work

OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work Hours 5:00 AM TO 1:30 PM — Tuesday through Saturday
Days Off: Sunday & Monday Posting Date 08/15/2025 Closing Date 08/24/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

Note: This position is considered “essential staff” in accordance with the Adverse Weather Policy.

University of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15567 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently a State employee who is a member of AFSCME/Council 94? Yes--IF YES, I understand that if I am the most senior lateral transfer bidder, fully qualified and in good standing, that I MUST ACCEPT THIS POSITION. No * Have you completed ten school grades? Yes No * Do you possess employment experience in a SUPERVISORY CAPACITY IN JANITORIAL OR BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORK? IF YES, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME. Yes No * Do you possess a THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF CLEANING METHODS, CLEANING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS? IF YES, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME. YES NO * Do you possess a WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE MORE COMMON BUILDING TRADES? IF YES, PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME. YES NO